I know it sounds a little crazy, but a rock recently taught me some significant life lessons. No, this wasn’t a Zen pebble meditation, nor did I hear voices coming from inanimate objects. It was the fruit of a hike up Table Rock Mountain in Pickens, SC. So, why Table Rock? I’m scheduled to go on a leadership […]

If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” Sun Tzu – The Art […]

Several years ago, with the help of The Daily Audio Bible and Ransomed Heart Ministries, I started asking the Lord each year, about a word or a theme for the upcoming year. So far, He’s come through each time. I think of these words/themes as a framework from which to interpret the world, places God […]

Join The Forge for their Annual Christmas Tree Bonfire, featuring author, speaker, and teacher Gary Barkalow on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 5pm at The River Ministries Lodge in Rutherfordton, NC. Gary has been studying and speaking on the subject of calling for 25+ years. He is the author of the book, It’s Your Call:What Are You […]